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Tours

Ecotourism Boating Certification

Our captains attended a 12 hour certification course conducted by the University of Florida/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office that included information on wildlife in Brevard County, principles of environmental interpretation, business creation and practices, and eco- and nature tourism practices.

The captains will continue to have trainings once a year to keep their certification up to date. Yearly trainings will include topics such as social media based marketing, outreach plans and opportunities, business plans, current research in the Indian River Lagoon, and various other up-to-date subjects.

Boating Ecotourism Extension Program

The Indian River Lagoon

The Indian River Lagoon is the most biologically diverse estuary in North America and is home to a wide variety of wildlife with over 300 birds, 600 fish, and 2,000 plant species found in this distinct ecosystem.

The abundance of birds such as ospreys, great blue herons, and brown pelicans, mammals such as dolphins and manatees, fish such as mullet and redfish, and reptiles such as sea turtles and alligators makes the Lagoon a great place to see wildlife. Brevard County is also home to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and launch pads and Port Canaveral. Both of these attractions can be viewed from the water with their history being seen from a different point of view.

What You Will See

Our guides offer a variety of tours including 2 hour tours out in the Lagoon to view wildlife and enjoy the scenery, sunset cruises, historic tours viewing Kennedy Space Center and the launch pads from the ocean, and many others. Please look at our Tours page to view the types of tours we offer and other options available.